I've worn many hats. I studied neuroscience at Johns Hopkins and worked as a researcher in a lab that was trying to cure paralysis. As a researcher, I started noticing just how slow the pace of academic research was, and I began fantasizing about working in a faster-paced environment where my contributions could still have a meaningful impact. This desire led me to move into the tech industry, where I founded a web startup as the sole non-engineer. There I took on many varying tasks--raising capital, product design, project management, etc. After working on the startup for four years, I decided it was crucial to become a technical expert. Thus, I spent the next several years teaching myself how to code and got to work on different interesting projects. Given my varied experiences, I think I've got a lot I can potentially bring to the table!